Title: Never Meant To Be HersAuthor: Kat LeeFandom: X-MenCharacter/Pairing: Magik/ShadowcatRating: PG/K+Challenge/Prompt: femslash100 Drabble Cycle 13: DarkFicWarning(s): NoneWord Count: 250Date Written: 1 September 2017Summary: Disclaimer: All characters within belong to Marvel Comics and Disney, not the author, and are used without permission.

“I never wanted it to come to this, Kitty! Please believe me! You’re my best friend!”

Tears stream down both of Kitty’s cheeks. “I know. That’s why I couldn’t give up on you, why I couldn’t stop fighting you -- “

“You never will, will you?” Illyana asks, tenderly holding Kitty’s face in her hands. She’d wipe away her tears again, but more just keep falling.

“No!” Kitty shakes her head stubbornly. “Never! This isn’t you!”

“Yes, it is me, and when I’m done with you, it’ll be you too! Wait until you feel the power -- “